TED Talks
Sangu Delle: In praise of macro -- yes, macro -- finance in Africa
In this short, provocative talk, financier Sangu Delle questions whether microfinance — small loans to small entrepreneurs -- is the best way to drive growth in developing countries. "We seem to be fixated on this romanticized idea that...
TED Talks
TED: Why Brexit happened -- and what to do next | Alexander Betts
We are embarrassingly unaware of how divided our societies are, and Brexit grew out of a deep, unexamined divide between those that fear globalization and those that embrace it, says social scientist Alexander Betts. How do we now...
Crash Course
The War of 1812 - Crash Course US History
In which John Green teaches you about the War of 1812. The War of 1812 was fought between the United States and its former colonial overlord England. It started in, you guessed it 1812. The war lasted until 1815, and it resolved very...
TED Talks
Nirmalya Kumar: India's invisible innovation
Can India become a global hub for innovation? Nirmalya Kumar thinks it already has. He details four types of "invisible innovation" coming out of India and explains why companies that used to just outsource manufacturing jobs are...
TED Talks
Bjorn Lomborg: Global priorities bigger than climate change
Given $50 billion to spend, which would you solve first, AIDS or global warming? Danish political scientist Bjorn Lomborg comes up with surprising answers.
Crash Course
Government Regulation: Crash Course Government and Politics
Today, we’re going to wrap up our discussion of economic policy by looking at government regulation. We're going to talk about the government's goals for the U.S. economy and the policies it employs to achieve those goals. Ever since the...
Crash Course
The Enlightenment: Crash Course European History
So far in this series, we've covered a lot of war, disease, climate disaster, and some more war. Well, prepare yourself for something a little more positive. This week, we're talking about the Enlightenment. In this video, you'll learn...
Curated Video
Indonesia Economy
New ReviewIndonesia, a member of the G20, has the sixteenth-largest economy in the world and the largest in Southeast Asia. The economy has been transformed since the country’s independence in 1945. Indonesia has a market capitalist economy with a...
Curated Video
The Big Picture
On the Money's weekly panel takes on Trudeau's cabinet shuffle and free trade in the Trump era
Curated Video
Trump can't be trusted to follow trade agreements, professor says
Scott Lucas, professor of international politics at University College Dublin, says Canada could take tariff disputes with the U.S. to bodies such as the World Trade Organization, but that's a process that could take years, and...
Curated Video
'We may be on the verge of an era of global trade wars' if Trump wins, says Frum
David Frum, staff writer at The Atlantic and a speech writer for former president George W. Bush, believes Donald Trump could 'mess up' the Canada-U.S.-Mexico free trade agreement and hold those countries 'to ransom' in order to get what...
Professor Dave Explains
Free Trade vs. Protectionism
More trade tends to lead to more prosperity for a society. So everyone should favor completely free international trade, right? Well not exactly. Some economists promote protectionism, which restricts trade with other countries to...
Curated Video
NAFTA
A video entitled “NAFTA” which explains the purpose of the North Atlantic Free Trade Agreement.
Hip Hughes History
Trump, Taiwan and US Foreign Policy
By taking a phone call with Taiwan, President-Elect Donald Trump caused a minor tremor if Chinese-US Foreign Relations. In this video we'll explain the history of Taiwan and how it has effected the United States relationship with China.
Curated Video
How Unregulated Finance is Killing Democracy
The twin threats of right-wing populism and unencumbered financial capitalism pose a crisis for democracy across the world, argues Robert Kuttner in his new book, Can Democracy Survive Global Capitalism? In his new book, American...
Hip Hughes History
The 1990's Explained: US History Review
Mr. Hughes' cuts through the 1990's like a hot knife through soft butter, aimed at the heart and bones of the U.S. History Regents exam in NY state. I hope you find the information applicable.
Curated Video
Understanding Economic Integration: Customs Unions and Free Trade Areas
The video provides an overview of economic integration, explaining how different countries interact with each other to increase trade. The presenter describes various types of economic integration, ranging from complete economic...
Hip Hughes History
The Assassination of William McKinley: HipHughes On Location
The assassination of President William McKinley is one of only four Presidential assassinations in US History, yet most Americans know very little about the event. Travel with me to the spot where it happened in Buffalo, NY for a little...
The Wall Street Journal
Refocusing The U.S. vs. China Debate: The Future For Tech Innovation
At WSJ Tech Live, Ron Kirk, Clete Willems, Andy Purdy, and Edith Young debate the future roadmap for tech innovation in the U.S. and China.
TLDR News
A Norway Style Deal Explained - Brexit Explained.
Although there's not much time left it is possible, with an extension, for the UK to reach a new kind of deal with the EU. One of these potential deals is a Norway style deal. Norway isn't an EU member but is in the European Economic...
Hip Hughes History
The 14 Points Explained: US History Review
Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points broken down and put into context so you can easily soak up the main ideas. Ideal for stressed out students as well as lifelong learners and the cray cray on the internets.
The Wall Street Journal
American Business in the World
From trade policy to national security treaties, it sometimes appears America is in retreat from global engagement. But is that so? And when is business affected?
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Ha-Joon Chang: Economics Upside Down
In INET's full interview with Ha-Joon Chang, he discusses some ideas that seem contrary to traditional thinking in economics, such as free trade does not necessarily make countries richer, and that there is no such thing as a free market.
The Wall Street Journal
Off to the Races
The 2020 campaign for president is under way, as well as campaigns for dozens of seats in the House and Senate. How is the field shaping up? And what might the outcome mean for business?